Transportation Department is losing top auto safety regulator after a few months on the job
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Steve Cliff will be leaving his role as head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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How to pick the best MacBook so you're not overspending for what you don't need
Choosing between Apple's MacBooks — the 2020 MacBook Air, the 2022 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro — depends on how much processing power you need and your budget.
Your iPhone can identify any song with just a tap. Here's how to set it up
Your iPhone can easily identify any song that's playing with just one tap. Here's how to set it up.
Samsung exec explains why the company's folding phones are so important to its business
Samsung's mobile business head said that its foldable phones are convincing consumers to switch to Samsung from other brands.
Popular meditation app maker Calm reportedly lays off 20% of employees
The popular meditation startup Calm, known for its wellness app, has reportedly laid off 20% of its staff
BlackRock launches a private trust to give clients exposure to spot bitcoin
The largest asset manager in the world has launched a private trust offering institutional clients in the U.S. direct exposure to bitcoin.
Pinterest's plan to better compete with TikTok, Shopify and Instagram
Pinterest user growth surged in the iPhone era and the pandemic boom fueled more growth, but monetization has been a struggle for the social media company.
New York Times stock jumps after activist investor ValueAct reveals 6.7% stake
Activist investor ValueAct has built a 6.7% stake in the New York Times.
Disney is raising prices, but this time, don't blame inflation
Disney is raising prices on the strength of its brand and products rather than because of inflation.
Marqeta shares plunge more than 20% on CEO exit and 'cautious' expectations for coming months
Marqeta shares tumbled on Thursday after the company released second-quarter results and CEO Jason Gardner announced plans to step down.
Ether surges to a two-month high after ethereum inches closer to long-awaited upgrade
Ether soared to a two-month high after developers successfully completed a final dress rehearsal for a pivotal upgrade expected to happen next month.
Ethereum just pulled off its final test run ahead of one of the most important events in crypto
Ethereum is moving closer to adopting a proof-of-stake model for its network, which is less energy intensive than the existing proof-of-stake method.
Facebook testing encrypted chat backups
Facebook on Thursday announced plans to test a new secure storage feature for backups of users' end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger.
Some social media influencers are being paid thousands to endorse cryptocurrency projects
Some influencers on social media platforms are making thousands of dollars for each promotional video they make for various cryptocurrency projects.
Google pushes Apple to adopt a new kind of text messaging, criticizes 'green bubbles'
Google, the developer of the Android operating system, has increased its pressure on Apple to adopt RCS, a next-generation standard for text messaging.
Samsung just announced two new phones that fold in half
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 can be ordered Wednesday and launch Aug. 26.
Disney raises streaming prices after services post big operating loss
Disney is unveiling a brand new pricing structure to incorporate its ad-supported Disney+ service.
Disney streaming subscriber growth blows past estimates, as company beats on top and bottom line
Disney posted better-than-expected earnings on both the top and bottom line, bolstered by increased spending at its domestic theme parks.
Disney lowers longer-term forecast for Disney+ subscribers by 15 million
Disney lowered its Disney+ subscriber guidance to 215 million to 245 million by the end of fiscal 2024.
Hackers have stolen $1.4 billion this year using crypto bridges. Here’s why it's happening
Crypto bridges, which connect blockchain networks together, have become major targets for cybercriminals.
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